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This wikiHow teaches you how to set up a connection to a proxy server in your Firefox browser's settings. You cannot perform this process in the Firefox mobile app.

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  1. Step 1 Open Firefox. 1 Open Firefox. Its app icon resembles a blue globe with an orange fox wrapped around it.
  2. Step 2 Click ☰. 2 Click ☰. This icon is in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. A drop-down menu will appear. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Click Options. 3 Click Options. You should see this option in the middle of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the settings page.
    • On a Mac or Linux computer, click Preferences instead.
  4. Step 4 Click General. 4 Click General. It's a tab on the left side of the Firefox window.
    • If this tab is blue, Firefox is already on the General tab.
  5. Step 5 Scroll down to the "Network Proxy" section. 5 Scroll down to the "Network Proxy" section. It's at the very bottom of the Firefox page.
  6. Step 6 Click Settings…. 6 Click Settings…. This button is on the far-right side of the page. Doing so will open the Proxy Settings window.
  7. Step 7 Check the "Manual proxy configuration" box. 7 Check the "Manual proxy configuration" box. This option is near the top of the window.
  8. Step 8 Enter your proxy information. 8 Enter your proxy information. You'll need to fill out the following fields:
    • HTTP Proxy - Your proxy server's IP address goes here.
    • Port - The server's port number goes here.
  9. Step 9 Check the "Use this proxy server for all server protocols" box. 9 Check the "Use this proxy server for all server protocols" box. It's directly below the "HTTP Proxy" field.
  10. Step 10 Click OK. 10 Click OK. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your settings.
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  • If your workplace uses a proxy server, they should provide you with the IP address and port information. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If "network proxy" section doesn't appear in the general tab, go to "Advanced" tab and select "Network". Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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  • When connecting to a proxy, make sure you're using a server that you can trust. Proxy servers have access to many private computer and browser aspects. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
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Jack Lloyd Written by: Jack Lloyd wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 1,151,954 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 20 Updated: September 16, 2021 Views: 1,151,954 Categories: Firefox | Servers Article SummaryX

1. Open Firefox on a computer. 2. Click ☰ 3. Click Options (or Preferences on a Mac). 4. Click the General tab. 5. Scroll down to the "Network Proxy" section and click Settings... 6. Check the "Manual proxy configuration" box. 7. Enter your proxy's information. 8. Click OK Did this summary help you?YesNo

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